Delivery of 36 Rafale aircrafts to begin next year: Defence Minister

July 23, 2018: The delivery of 36 Rafale aircrafts in a fly way condition along with associated equipment and weapons will commence from September next year, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informs Parliament.

Indian Air force will not have to wait for long for the Rafale. The political allegations notwithstanding, Centre has said that the Rafale deal is on track and the delivery of the advanced planes will start in September 2019.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that the fighter jet deal with France will be completed by April 2022.

Rafale will be the most modern fighter to augment the firepower capabilities of Indian Air Force and will prove to be a game changer and a force multiplier.